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Whole Semester, Mondays 16-17:30, Room B014
This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. With the help of project management tools will have the opportunity to
1.) create your own personal improvement plan,
2.) design and manage a group project and
3.) investigate your options and plan the next steps in your internationalisation.
In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving short presentations about their projects and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning and during the semester. 

First half semester, until 16 May, Tuesdays 17:45-19:15 and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014
This course is designed to train students to perceive and respond to cultural differences. Students will develop both culture-general and culture-specific intercultural competence, with a focus on preparing for visits abroad. The course will provide theoretical insights into different working styles, perceptions of time, religions, and education styles, which will be applied in exercises and concrete simulations involving active interaction with participants from multiple cultures, where possible.

Second half of semester: starting 16 May,  Tuesdays 17.45-19.15  and Thursdays 14:15-15:45, Room B014
This course offers students the opportunity to set up and operate a simulated company while communicating with institutions and individuals from diverse intercultural backgrounds. The course provides an international project environment supported by contact with international institutions and individuals to enable participants to learn about the workings of a company while also practicing how to effectively engage with international project partners in near-realistic situations. Students will put their intercultural knowledge into practice by engaging with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.

Second Half Semester, from 15 May, Wednesdays 14:15-17:30, Room B014
The focus of this course is on developing critical thinking skills through the examination of social issues in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. In an era where misinformation proliferates, it is critical to have the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood and understand the significance of this distinction. This course will introduce fundamental concepts of critical thinking and apply them to current sociological issues in Australia and its Asian neighbours in the Pacific region. The emphasis will be on learning how to think rather than what to think. Students will assess their own beliefs and use their analytical skills to analyse a social issue of their choosing in Australia or another country in the Asia Pacific region.

Lecturer: Laurent Borgmann (with Guest Lecturers from Giorgia)
Mondays 11:45 - 13:15 in B 014

On the course "International Studies II" of the "Asia-Module" students will get an insight into ideas and perspectives which they are likely to meet when they enter the Asian market. As we are lucky to have guest lecturers from Georgia this semester, first half semester: Tamar Kbiladze; second half semester: Ucha Gogritchiani the examples chosen for cross-cultural comparisons will often be chosen from Giorgia but also from India and from Bhutan.  Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" into some Asian countries and contrast their findings to European countries but also  "culture-general" as the differences will reveal "clusters" of typical and plannable bahaviour.  Students will gain theoretical insights into Asian working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles which will then be applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction in the classroom if possible with participants from several different cultures. The insights into Asian cultures and perspectives will help students assess their own cultural backgrounds and give them guidance how to do business in Asia.

Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both, "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific country investigations in order to prepare for their visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course - Wednesdays 11:45-13:15

This course builds on English language skills developed in the earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization. In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 

Lecturer: Tamar Kbiladze 

Time of the course - Thursdays 16:00-19:15, last class 17 November

The aim is to engage students with the growing number of issues and phenomena which have arisen under the conditions of globalization. On the basis of current research papers, academic discourse and case studies, students will gain insight in the challenges faced by multinational as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The course will improve students’ awareness of the social and individual impact of global changes. It facilitates the development of international key competencies such as IT skills, presentation skills, active citizenship and team work ability. Students will carry out, present and document their own international project.
Business with Asian markets is no longer a phenomenon reserved to the big multinationals. Small and medium-sized companies and institutions need to reach out to Asia in order to remain competitive in their regional networks. In this course students will gain insights into processes of social and economic global transformation on different levels in Asia: the individual and family level, the company level as well as political and societal levels. 

Time of the course - Mondays 14:15-15:45 

This course builds on English language skills developed in the earlier studies, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization. In this course, students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own projects for the course at the beginning of the semester. 

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15  and Wednesdays 17:45-19:15

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds via Zoom. The international project environment assisted by contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.  

Time of the course: Thursday 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both, "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific country investigations in order to prepare for their visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Intensive Weekend Seminar,  03 - 05 December 2021at RheinAhrCampus in Remagen

“Sustainable Innovation”

 This seminar allows students and colleagues to put into practice their intercultural knowledge with students and lecturers from different cultures, nationalities, and countries and to continue this practice in their everyday lives. Students and lecturers acquire the ability to find co-operative and friendly responses to intercultural challenges. This seminar assists in improving participants’ empathy, tolerance, cultural intelligence, and accounts for significant personal change. By promoting cultural awareness in education, students are able to understand and improve their problem-solving skills, work productivity, and acquire better cross-culture understanding.

Dates: Friday: 14.00 – 19.00, Saturday: 11.30 – 18.00, Sunday: 10.00 – 14.30, Room D 125-126 (Friday 03.12.) Audimax (Saturday and Sunday 04.-05.12.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15  

The classes start in the week of 4th October.

This course builds on English language skills developed in an earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.

Time of the course: First half semester - Mondays 14:15-15:45 / Second half-semester - Mondays 11:45-13:15 

This course builds on English language skills developed in an earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalization.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15 (Christopher)

This course builds on English language skills developed in earlier study, with a focus on the development of strategies for ongoing independent learning. You will have the opportunity to create a personal improvement plan, design and manage a group project and investigate your options for further internationalisation.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 (course assistant: Aytaj Aghayeva)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistants:)
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The international project environment and contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topic this semester will be about the Discomfort Zone of Study and Internship Abroad.

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistants: Manoel)

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The international project environment assisted by contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topics this semester could be about the "Sharing Economy".

Time of the course: 1 SH Mondays 11:45-13:15 / 2 SH Mondays 14:15-15:45 (course assistant: Khanim and Marcelo)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15 (course assistants: Rashad)
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals from different intercultural backgrounds. The international project environment and contact with international institutions and individuals will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting. The topic this semester will be about the Discomfort Zone of Study and Internship Abroad.

Time of the course: Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistants: Elene)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: 1 SH Mondays 11:45-13:15 and Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 (course assistant: Selsela)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.

Time of the course: 1 SH Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 and Thursdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Teona)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English workplace (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.

Time of the course: Mondays 17:45-19:15 (course assistant: Hari)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesday 11:45-13:15 (Course Assistant: Asim Zaman-Pahlke)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the Semester.

Participants will build teams and create and manage their own clearly-defined projects. In the whole group participants will face the questions:
- “What are the client’s needs and how can I find them out and document them?”
- “How can we design and promote services?”
- “What is my role as a multiplier and how can mentoring skills facilitate this?”
- ”What prejudices can occur in international business and how to overcome ethical problems?”

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Mariana)

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Zara)
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Timings of the course: Tuesdays, 17.45-19.15

Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Timings of the course: Mondays, 17:45-19.15 

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly.The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17:45-19:15 (course assistant: Nicolas)

Students are trained to perceive cultural differences and act accordingly. The intercultural competence gained is both "culture-general" and "culture-specific" (e.g. students will practice culture-specific "crash investigations" in order to prepare visits abroad). Theoretical insights into different working styles, different perceptions of time, different religions, and different education styles are applied in exercises and in concrete simulations involving active interaction if possible with participants from several other cultures.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Mondays 11:45-13:15 (course assistant: Ana)
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Thursdays 14:15-15:45
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15

On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16.00-17.30
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 16.00-17.30
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Time of the course: Tuesdays 17.45-19.15
Students will set up a simulated company and communicate with institutions and individuals in different countries. The international project environment will enable the participants to learn about the workings of a company as well as to practice dealing with international project partners in a near-realistic situation. Students will be able to put their intercultural knowledge into practice in real contact with foreign partners in the preparation of a project meeting.
The topic this semester will be decided by the students.

Time of the course: Wednesdays 11:45-13:15
On this elective course BACHELOR students develop self-confidence in typical situations in an English work place (e.g. giving presentations and taking part in and chairing meetings). Furthermore, they should enhance their sensitivity to different cultural situations. As communication skills have to be developed, the focus will be on interactive teaching methods to give students the chance to improve listening comprehension and speaking performance. The students choose their own subjects for the course at the beginning of the semester.

Participants will build teams and create and manage their own clearly-defined projects. In the whole group participants will face the questions: - “What are the client’s needs and how can I find them out and document them?” - “How can we design and promote logistics services?” - “What is my role as a multiplier and how can mentoring skills facilitate this?” - ”What prejudices can occur in international business and how to overcome ethical problems?”